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Nestlé’s New Top Boss Hire Is A Sign Of Times To Come

Nestlé India hires an Amazon veteran as the new chairperson, replacing longtime chairman Suresh Narayanan, retiring next year.

By Govindraj Ethiraj
Published On 10 Oct 2024 9:59 AM IST

The Fork On The Road For Ola

Ola Electric is catching heat, as CEO Bhavish Aggarwal was sparring with comedian Kunal Kamra on social media, sparking a buzz about the company's after-sales service woes.

By Govindraj Ethiraj
Published On 8 Oct 2024 12:05 PM IST

Mumbai Airport Row: Adani Insists On 5-Million-Passenger Cut, Airlines Push Back

MIAL says airlines can shift operations to Navi Mumbai, suspend flights temporarily or explore alternatives, but the AOC says data and due consultation must back the proposed capacity restriction.

By - Zinal Dedhia

Published on 19 Oct 2026 7:32 PM IST

Why India Isn’t Building The Next ChatGPT

India’s brightest engineers are fixing everyday inefficiencies instead of building frontier technologies, exposing how weak infrastructure and governance hold back deep-tech innovation.

By - Govindraj Ethiraj

Published on 19 Oct 2026 12:31 PM IST

India’s Airlines Face A Winter Test As Passenger Traffic Falls

Domestic passenger traffic has declined for three straight months in 2026 as high fares and tighter airline capacity force travellers to rethink their plans, putting the winter travel season under pressure.

By - Zinal Dedhia

Published on 15 Oct 2026 6:00 AM IST

Adani-Run Mumbai Airport Defers Terminal Overhaul Fight To Summer After Airline Pushback

A joint working group will draw up a redevelopment plan over the next two weeks, as the airport operator and airlines work towards traffic balancing between Mumbai’s two airports from the summer schedule.

By - Zinal Dedhia